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Biography
Ann Turkel was born in 1955, and raised in Manhattan. Ann took
acting, dance and voice lessons from an early age. By the time she
reached 16, Ann had studied at the Musical Theatre Academy with
prominent acting coaches. In 1971, Ann performed a season of summer
stock theatre. Ann, who had become statuesque at 6 feet tall, was
discovered by an editor at Vogue Magazine. In a short time, Ann
became one of the most sought-after models in the country appearing
on the covers of the top fashion magazines. Two years later, Ann
hit the international markets, modeling successfully in Europe. At
the age of 19, she left her successful modeling career to co-star
in her first motion picture, a surreal detective/mystery called "99
& 44/100% Dead" (1974), starring actor Richard Harris. Ann fell in
love with the Irish star, who was 25 years her senior, and they
married that year. Ann and Richard would appear in several movies
together, until they divorced in 1982. Ann then started acting on
TV, doing guest appearances on many different shows, and often
doing her own stunts. In addition to working in front of the
camera, Ann has also written some screenplays and is a successful
photographer. Keeping in shape and being athletic, Ann enjoys a
number of sports: tennis, softball, skating, volleyball and skiing.
Ann loves the beauty of the outdoors, which is reflected in her
photography and paintings. Ann is a spokesperson for animal rights
and children's causes, and volunteers her time and help in these
areas; Ann has raised money for worldwide charities.
Biography courtesy of the Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com).
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Ann Turkel
